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Michael Schillace Obituary

Schillace, Michael H.

Aug 10, 1946 - Jul 9, 2025

Of Amherst, N.Y. Beloved husband of 55 years to Masako Tonaki Schillace; dear father of Joseph (Kimberly) Schillace, Ralph H. (Fred Jenack) Schillace; brother of Ralph J. (Isabelle) Schillace and twin Rosalie (Glenn) Wiggle; grandfather of Samantha and Sarah Schillace; also survived by nieces and nephews; son of the late Samuel and Rose Louise Schillace. Friends may call at D. Lawence Ginnane Funeral Home, 3215 Delaware Ave., Kenmore, Sunday 3 to 6 p.m., when Funeral Service will commence. Final resting place WNY National Cemetery, Corfu, NY. Michael is a retired Master Sgt. of the Air Force and retired from East Aurora School System. Memorials to Wounded Warrior Project (woundedwarriorproject.org) are preferred. Send condolences to GinnaneFuneralHome.com

Published by Buffalo News on Jul. 11, 2025.

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Jimmy and Joanne

Yesterday

Sorry to read, Mike was a great guy! very friendly and kind hearted,worked with him years ago as a custodian in the buildings he managed.

James Suttell

August 4, 2025

So sorry to hear of Mike`s passing. I worked at EAHS with him and we always liked to share our stories of our time in the US Air Force! Fly high my friend!

Dave Stimson

July 13, 2025

Our deepest sympathies to Joe and the whole Schillace family.
Mike was a good friend & great bowling partner at the Lilac & many other tournaments.
Rest in peace!
Dave & Margy Stimson

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Memorial Events
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Jul

13

Visitation

3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

D. Lawrence Ginnane Funeral Home

3215 Delaware Avenue, Kenmore, NY 14217

Aug

4

Interment

1:00 p.m.

WNY National Cemetery

1254 Indian Falls Road, Corfu, NY 14036

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3215 Delaware Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14217-1713

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